Guilford Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Guilford Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $811,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $8,250 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$811,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$8,250
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$18.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $769,500 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $769,500 | 49 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $811,000 | 42 | $18.2 million |
How to apply
Guilford Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Guilford Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 28 | $587,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | Renovate field house | $200,000 |
| Fairfield Foundation | Study of surry co, va archeological sites | $75,000 |
| Prager University | General support | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General support | $50,000 |
| Stand Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Ritchie Memorial Episcopal Church | Church maintenance | $32,000 |
| Media Research Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Seal Veteran's Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Back to the Bible | General support | $25,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Mid-atlantic fund a cure | $25,000 |
| National Sporting Library and Museum | General support | $25,000 |
| American Civil War Museum | White house project | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Ukraine relief | $20,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | General support | $20,000 |
| Fair | General support | $20,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| MCV Foundation | Silverman research award | $10,000 |
| Virginia Council on Economic Education | General support | $10,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch | General support | $10,000 |
| Colorado Golf Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Hero Inc | Vulnerable people project | $9,000 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | General support | $7,500 |
| Tea Party Patriots Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley | General support | $5,000 |
| Bath County Christmas Mother | General support | $5,000 |
| Blue Path Service Dogs | General support | $5,000 |
| James River Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Bolar Ruritan Scholarship Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Children's National Hospital | Genearl support | $5,000 |
| Northstar | General support | $5,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Mid-atlantic chapter | $5,000 |
| The Virginia Council | General support | $5,000 |
| Richmond Ballet | General support | $3,500 |
| The Bolling Haxall House Foundation | General support | $3,500 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | General support | $3,000 |
| Smithfield-Preston Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Garth Newel Music Center | Allegheny mountain string project | $2,500 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia | General support | $2,500 |
| Liberation Veteran Services | Veteran's village | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wade Ho Kirby
- Annette S Kirby
- L James Borges
- Linda T Kirby
- Alexandra Louise Kirby
- Roger H W Kirby
- Frank C Page
Questions people ask
Does Guilford Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Guilford Foundation give?
$811,000 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $8,250.
Who runs Guilford Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wade Ho Kirby (President/Director), Annette S Kirby (Vice President/Director), L James Borges (Secretary/Director) and Linda T Kirby (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Guilford Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.